Get Maintenance and do-it-yourself -> GENERAL MAINTENANCE Guide for Nissan X Trail SUV First Generation (2000-2006)

Your new NISSAN has been designed to have

minimum maintenance requirements with longer

service intervals to save you both time and

money. However, some day-to-day and regular

maintenance is essential to maintain your

NISSAN’s good mechanical condition, as well

as its emission and engine performance.

It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that

scheduled maintenance, as well as general

maintenance, is performed.

As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who

can ensure that your vehicle receives the proper

maintenance care. You are a vital link in the

maintenance chain.

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

For your convenience, both required and op-

tional scheduled maintenance items are de-

scribed and listed in your “Service and Mainte-

nance Guide”. You must refer to that guide to

ensure that necessary maintenance is performed

on your NISSAN at regular intervals.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

General maintenance includes those items

which should be checked during normal day-to-

day operation. They are essential for proper

vehicle operation. It is your responsibility to

perform these procedures regularly as pre-

scribed.

Performing general maintenance checks require

minimal mechanical skill and only a few general

automotive tools.

These checks or inspections can be done by

yourself, a qualified technician or, if you prefer,

your NISSAN dealer.

WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICE

If maintenance service is required or your vehicle

appears to malfunction, have the systems

checked and tuned by a NISSAN dealer.

NISSAN technicians are well-trained specialists

and are kept up to date with the latest service

information through technical bulletins, service

tips, and in-dealership training programs. They

are completely qualified to work on NISSAN

vehicles before they work on your vehicle,

rather than after they have worked on it.

You can be confident that your NISSAN dealer’s

service department performs the best job to

meet the maintenance requirements of your ve-

hicle — in a reliable and economic way.

During the normal day-to-day operation of the

vehicle, general maintenance should be per-

formed regularly as prescribed in this section. If

you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or

smell, be sure to check for the cause or have

your NISSAN dealer check it promptly. In addi-

tion, you should notify your NISSAN dealer if you

think that repairs are required.

When performing any checks or maintenance

work, closely observe the “Maintenance precau-

tions” later in this section.

EXPLANATION OF GENERAL

MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Additional information on the following

items with “*” is found later in this section.

Outside the vehicle

The maintenance items listed here should be

performed from time to time, unless otherwise

specified.

Doors and engine hood :

Check that all doors and the engine hood oper-

ate smoothly. Also make sure that all latches lock

securely. Lubricate if necessary. Make sure that

the secondary latch keeps the hood from open-

ing when the primary latch is released.

When driving in areas using road salt or other

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corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently.

Lights* :

Clean the headlights on a regular basis. Make

sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail lights,

turn signal lights, and other lights are all operat-

ing properly and installed securely. Also check

headlight aim.

Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)* :

When checking the tires, make sure no wheel

nuts are missing, and check for any loose wheel

nuts. Tighten if necessary.

Tire rotation* :

Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles

(12,000 km). However, the timing for tire rotation

may vary according to your driving habits and

road surface conditions.

Tires* :

Check the pressure with a gauge often and

always prior to long distance trips. If necessary,

adjust the pressure in all tires, including the

spare, to the pressure specified. Check carefully

for damage, cuts or excessive wear.

Tire, wheel alignment and balance :

If the vehicle should pull to either side while

driving on a straight and level road, or if you

detect uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may

be a need for wheel alignment.

If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal

highway speeds, wheel balancing may be

needed.

For additional information regarding tires, refer to

“Tire Safety Information” (Canada).

Windshield :

Clean the windshield on a regular basis. Check

the windshield at least every six months for

cracks or other damage. Have a damaged wind-

shield repaired by a qualified repair facility.

Windshield/rear wiper blades* :

Check for cracks or wear if they do not wipe

properly.

Inside the vehicle

The maintenance items listed here should be

checked on a regular basis, such as when

performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the

vehicle, etc.

Accelerator pedal :

Check the pedal for smooth operation and make

sure the pedal does not catch or require uneven

effort. Keep the floor mats away from the pedal.

Brake pedal and booster* :

Check the pedal for smooth operation and make

sure it has the proper distance under it when

depressed fully. Check the brake booster func-

tion. Be sure to keep floor mats away from the

pedal.

Brakes :

Check that the brakes do not pull the vehicle to

one side when applied.

Parking brake* :

Check that the lever has the proper travel and

make sure that the vehicle is held securely on a

fairly steep hill when only the parking brake is

applied.

Seat belts :

Check that all parts of the seat belt system (for

example, buckles, anchors, adjusters and retrac-

tors) operate properly and smoothly, and are

installed securely. Check the belt webbing for

cuts, fraying, wear or damage.

Seats :

Check seat position controls such as seat ad-

justers, seatback recliner, etc. to ensure they

operate smoothly and that all latches lock se-

curely in every position. Check that the head

restraints move up and down smoothly and that

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the locks hold securely in all latched positions.

Steering wheel :

Check for changes in the steering conditions,

such as excessive free play, hard steering or

strange noises.

Warning/indicator lights and buzzers/

chimes :

Make sure that all warning/indicator lights and

buzzers/chimes are operating properly.

Windshield defroster :

Check that the air comes out of the defroster

outlets properly and in good quantity when

operating the heater or air conditioner.

Windshield wiper and washer* :

Check that the wipers and washer operate

properly and that the wipers do not streak.

Under the hood and the vehicle

The maintenance items listed here should be

checked periodically (for example, each time you

check the engine oil or refuel).

Battery* :

Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be

between the upper level and lower level lines.

Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under

severe conditions require frequent checks of the

battery fluid level.

Brake and clutch fluid level* :

Make sure that the brake and clutch fluid level is

between the MAX and MIN lines on the reservoir.

Engine coolant level* :

Check the coolant level when the engine is cold.

Engine drive belts* :

Make sure that no belt is frayed, worn, cracked

or oily.

Engine oil level* :

Check the level on the dipstick after parking the

vehicle on a level spot and turning off the engine.

Exhaust system :

Make sure there are no loose supports, cracks or

holes. If the sound of the exhaust seems unusual

or there is a smell of exhaust fumes, immediately

locate the trouble and correct it. (See “Precau-

tions when starting and driving” in the “5. Start-

ing and driving” section for exhaust gas (carbon

monoxide).)

Fluid leaks :

Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil, water or

other fluid leaks after the vehicle has been

parked for a while. Water dripping from the air

conditioner after use is normal. If you should

notice any leaks or if gasoline fumes are evident,

check for the cause and have it corrected imme-

diately.

Power steering fluid level* and lines :

Check the level in the reservoir tank with the

engine off. Check the lines for proper attach-

ment, leaks, cracks, etc.

Radiator and hoses :

Check the front of the radiator and clean off any

dirt, insects, leaves, etc., that may have accumu-

lated. Make sure the hoses have no cracks,

deformation, deterioration or loose connections.

Underbody :

The underbody is frequently exposed to corro-

sive substances such as those used on icy roads

or to control dust. It is very important to remove

these substances, otherwise rust will form on the

floor pan, frame, fuel lines and around the ex-

haust system. At the end of winter, the under-

body should be thoroughly flushed with plain

water, being careful to clean those areas where

mud and dirt may accumulate. For additional

information, see “Cleaning exterior” in the “7.

Appearance and care” section.

Windshield washer fluid* :

Check that there is adequate fluid in the tank.

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